Let's get even more personalized

Choose topics that interest you.

So, what do you do?

This webinar featuring LinkedIn expert Kristina Jaramillo gives LinkedIn strategies to increase your revenue and not just your connections. How your LinkedIn marketing and social selling strategy should focus on the entire awareness-to-revenue customer lifecycle. The post Go beyond brand awareness & drive revenue with LinkedIn appeared first on Biznology. MORE

By the way, LinkedIn is great for that type of research. Read a great post by IDC’s Michael Gerard about solution selling. I was fortunate to experience that for the first time several years ago by a very successful vendor rep who has since become a good friend. thought by now, every sales organization practiced solution selling-but I was wrong. It’s been around for a long time. MORE

Last summer I wrote about the importance LinkedIn can be for executing B2B SEO link building. And the first place to start is through your LinkedIn profile. While I detailed several key LinkedIn profile elements that help convey trust, the objective of this post is to provide even more examples through exemplary LinkedIn user profiles found online. Why LinkedIn Again? MORE

Indisputably the largest business-oriented social network, LinkedIn has emerged as a crucial site for professional networking, B2B marketing, hiring and job seeking. LinkedIn now boasts more than 200 million members across 200 countries, and adds two new members every second; what’s more, 35% of LinkedIn members use the site daily. LinkedIn can help by iMedia Connection. MORE

If you have viewed a LinkedIn profile in the last couple days, chances are you have seen a new box at the top of the page prompting you to endorse the individuals skills. Comparing LinkedIn to Klout The process to give someone +K on Klout is very similar to LinkedIn. +K-ers are public and topics are ranked by the number of +Ks received. Gamified LinkedIn? MORE

You look someone up on LinkedIn only to find they are a third degree connection (or not even!) LinkedIn profile access is even more restricted, today you now need a premium account to view third degree connections. Searching in LinkedIn, this is all I was able to see of his profile: 1. Search On Google Don’t start with LinkedIn. Here is what it should look like. MORE

I’ve read from many social media experts (including Jay Baer ) that you should take a scattershot approach to LinkedIn. on his blog, in LinkedIn group discussions, on LinkedIn Pulse and even in his presentations (including the one at Social Fresh), Jay mentioned that shotguns trump rifles in social media. You see, it’s a wrong message to the wrong audience. Like this post? MORE

In previous posts, I shared how CMOs at Xerox, Lithium, G2Crowd, Wiley and XOJet are getting LinkedIn wrong as they are simply focused on brand awareness, reach and filling the funnel. I showed how the actions of these CMOs and others are the reasons behind why 8 out of 10 sales and marketing leaders are […]. MORE

This is certainly the case with LinkedIn, a social media site designed with business in mind. At its core, LinkedIn was created as a place for business professionals to network. LinkedIn users are, on average, better educated with higher paying jobs. Find ways to advertise your business to the LinkedIn crowd. If you own a bar and grill, maybe push your happy hour. MORE

The simplest way to get started is to connect to the major social media outlets: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. LinkedIn – I don’t use a plugin but you can configure your LinkedIn account to accept your latest tweets and Facebook updates. Social Media Websites facebook LinkedIn RSS social media marketing Twitter Website marketing WordpressWebsites used to be easy. MORE

UBM’s 2011 Social Media and IT Marketing research shows that 69% of IT decision makers use LinkedIn and 44% use Twitter for professional use. Who Says Geeks Aren’t Social? Think you won’t reach IT decision makers with social media? Think again! Turns out IT decision makers are social too! Social media activities such as blogging and the use of Twitter require almost daily attention. MORE

Interesting side note is that LinkedIn did an internal study and found the job title with the most growth is “business analyst.”. Last week I wrote about the TDWI Executive Summit vendor panel discussion on the Future of BI. It was a great chance to hear what was on the mind of the business executive audience and hear what vendors have to say. There were no surprises in the topics and really none in the responses. And, for the most part, the vendors did a good job remaining neutral and not turning it into a chance to advertise their own products. To read part one, click HERE. MORE

It is no secret that LinkedIn is a valuable social media platform for B2B marketers. According to a recent report released by Regalix, 91 percent of respondents said that LinkedIn was the most effective channel in terms of helping them reach their target audience. eMarketing Association Network. Inbound Marketers – For Marketing Professionals. Google Analytics. Future trends. MORE

We’ve connected on LinkedIn and some on Facebook. Tags: Social Media blogs comments conference face to face facebook LinkedIn social networking Twitter I skipped last week’s post since I was at the TDWI conference for business intelligence last week. It was a successful conference on a number of levels. Let me set this up with a little background. The face gives off so many cues. MORE

After all of the changes LinkedIn has made to groups, it’s no wonder LinkedIn users and social selling experts are questioning the value of LinkedIn groups for sales and marketing programs. It makes you wonder if LinkedIn groups will experience the same fate as Google+ Communities , deserted after members go elsewhere for relevant discussions and cutting-edge content? MORE

LinkedIn has been found to be the most effective social media lead generator for B2B marketers, with 60-80% of those surveyed (depending on the study) stating that they have gotten real leads from the platform. Of course, most people using LinkedIn know that there is a robust job search and posting section, but I don’t think many marketing departments are using it to its fullest potential. MORE

LinkedIn has gone Tumblr on us and B2B content marketers are drooling. Finally, you can publish directly on LinkedIn, along with people like Bill Gates and Richard Branson. B2B Content Marketing Will Flood LinkedIn. LinkedIn is already a must-have partner for nearly every large B2B marketing program. LinkedIn doesn’t make it easy. How should you approach it? MORE

A number of publishers and blogs covered the launch of LinkedIn’s new follow feature for 150 thought leaders or influencers over the last few weeks. However, labeling it the ability to follow thought leaders (as LinkedIn did) misses the real point. Since LinkedIn has also been called the best social media site for B2B marketing, this is a change and you should care about. MORE

Recent studies show 87% of B2B sales and marketing leaders are using LinkedIn and other social media platforms, but less than 1 in 5 can clearly prove and demonstrate social media ROI. Xerox CMO John Kennedy mentioned that they are using LinkedIn to share content with their followers. Forrester reports that 99% of leads don’t convert, and LinkedIn says 87% of leads don’t convert. MORE

Publishing a post on LinkedIn is easy. According to Content Marketing Institute’s report, “ 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America ,” 94 percent of B2B marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content. Just like regular LinkedIn updates, LinkedIn Sponsored Updates are posts published by your account. Media Social Featured LinkedInMORE

BI vendors would do well to partner with social media analysis companies and call on the likes of Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to provide this new service as a joint partnership. Tags: BI social media Business Intelligence facebook LinkedIn social media analytics socialytics Twitter Socialytics. wondered who plays in this space today. What are people saying? Are you ready? MORE

Those platforms may be the go-to places for celebrities and “sexy” B2C brands—if Denny’s is ever going to be sexy, this is it—but when it comes to B2B marketing, LinkedIn has them beat. According to a new infographic from WebpageFX , 80 percent of B2B social media leads come from LinkedIn. The visitor-to-lead conversion rate on LinkedIn is 2.74 and 6 p.m., MORE

LinkedIn. LinkedIn is also demonstrating their use of the massive amount of data they’ve collected with Linkedin Maps. LinkedIn’s new Maps feature builds an infographic that shows all of your connections, grouped together by color, and their connection to you is sized by how many shared connections you have between you. If you know me, you know I’m a very visual person. MORE

Twitter may be my favorite social network, but LinkedIn was always the network I valued the most. LinkedIn is where I connected with colleagues, clients and business partners. notifications on Facebook and the firehose of updates on Twitter, LinkedIn was a quiet and peaceful place. LinkedIn gamified the recommendation. But LinkedIn is seeing dollar signs. MORE

LinkedIn is not just an optional social network to use when you’re either between jobs or looking for a business upgrade. LinkedIn isn’t simply an SEO placeholder for your brand, your company, or your name. Completely Fill Out Your LinkedIn Profile. Maybe you set up your LinkedIn profile years ago. Download the LinkedIn App. Check Your LinkedIn Inbox. MORE

IT Buyers Are Calling for a Change in How You Market & Sell to Them on LinkedIn If you want to reach, connect and engage with more IT buyers, then as a sales and marketing professional, you need to position yourself as an expert who wants to have a real relationship that’s based on up-front […]. MORE

What about LinkedIn? Social media is on the tip of most every B2B marketer’s tongue these days. They’re wondering which activities they should be participating in. Should we be blogging and tweeting?” Should we have a Facebook page?” Should we be there too?” These are typical of the types of questions that are heard whenever new techniques are introduced. 55% use Twitter for marketing. MORE

There is an art to getting followers and engagement on social media platforms like LinkedIn. The social media platform in question is LinkedIn. “I have a LinkedIn question. Last year I started an aggressive LinkedIn campaign. From what you know about LinkedIn, does this ring true? If so, is there a way to circumvent the system? for group member viewing. MORE

In my last post, I started to show how even the most recognized social media and social selling authors, experts, and consultants are getting LinkedIn wrong. The post How even social media & social selling experts are getting LinkedIn wrong – Part 2 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. MORE

Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn holds enormous potential for helping B2B marketers reach their audiences and improve revenue generation. Announcing the reinvention of productivity and business processes, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, explains : As these experiences get more intelligent and delightful, the LinkedIn and Office 365 engagement will grow. But what about Outlook? MORE

B2B Finally Embraces Social Media It seems like for so long, B2B companies struggled with the social media concept–how to get the attention of their customers through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social avenues. But just give it time and most have found their social “voice.” Selling Through Social Media to Close More Leads. MORE

Have you ever wondered about how can you use LinkedIn for better lead generation and business. In this post, I interview Susan Tatum, Partner at The Conversion Company. I met Susan through following her writing on her blog and her work in the LinkedIn community. Brian: What inspired you to do your work with LinkedIn? Why are you running a LinkedIn program? development? MORE

Many social media and social selling experts say “volume” is the key to success on social media platforms like LinkedIn. And, the same thing happens when you do not take a rifle approach and focus on targeted audiences on LinkedIn. LinkedIn study shows that social selling professionals that are taking an account-based marketing and selling approach gains 45% more opportunities. MORE

But LinkedIn in is a different story. 1. Tis the season, but I beg you not to spread – or smear – political opinions on LinkedIn. Pretty much anywhere else on the web appears to be fair game (especially Twitter), but leave LinkedIn alone. LinkedIn is not Facebook. wonder if the experts might have responded differently if the negative post had been published on LinkedIn. MORE

LinkedIn has made dramatic changes to its platform over the past 18 months, making what was a rather plain but effective business networking tool into a content-rich, visually dynamic, more interactive professionally-focused social network. Guides to Using LinkedIn for Career or Networking. Boost Your Brand’s Visibility With LinkedIn’s New Profile Features by Sprout Social. MORE

In previous posts, I shared how CMOs at Xerox, Lithium, G2Crowd, Wiley, and XOJet are getting LinkedIn wrong as they simply focused on brand awareness, reach, and filling the funnel. showed how the actions of these CMOs and others are the reasons behind why 8 out of 10 sales and marketing leaders are unable to prove a clear social media ROI on LinkedIn. They want relationships first. MORE

According to LinkedIn ‘s report “The Social Bridge to the IT Committee,” B2B buyers seek insights and conversations with vendors on social media. So IT buyers are willing to reveal themselves and engage with B2B sales and marketing leaders on LinkedIn. Even if it is LinkedIn!). 30% to 40% of my webinar registrants are from LinkedIn. . Like this post? MORE

By the way, LinkedIn is great for that type of research. Read a great post by IDC’s Michael Gerard about solution selling. I was fortunate to experience that for the first time several years ago by a very successful vendor rep who has since become a good friend. thought by now, every sales organization practiced solution selling-but I was wrong. It’s been around for a long time. MORE

Yet, that’s where the power lies, especially when it comes to dynamic content like blog posts. I’m often asked how to get more exposure leveraging social media, so I thought I’d give you the “101” on connecting, specifically your blog with Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. LinkedIn – First create a company page for your business. Let me know and I can help. MORE

The simplest way to get started is to connect to the major social media outlets: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. LinkedIn – I don’t use a plugin but you can configure your LinkedIn account to accept your latest tweets and Facebook updates. Social Media Websites facebook LinkedIn RSS social media marketing Twitter Website marketing WordpressWebsites used to be easy.

LinkedIn. LinkedIn is also demonstrating their use of the massive amount of data they’ve collected with Linkedin Maps. LinkedIn’s new Maps feature builds an infographic that shows all of your connections, grouped together by color, and their connection to you is sized by how many shared connections you have between you. If you know me, you know I’m a very visual person.

UBM’s 2011 Social Media and IT Marketing research shows that 69% of IT decision makers use LinkedIn and 44% use Twitter for professional use. Who Says Geeks Aren’t Social? Think you won’t reach IT decision makers with social media? Think again! Turns out IT decision makers are social too! Social media activities such as blogging and the use of Twitter require almost daily attention.

B2B Finally Embraces Social Media It seems like for so long, B2B companies struggled with the social media concept–how to get the attention of their customers through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social avenues. But just give it time and most have found their social “voice.” Selling Through Social Media to Close More Leads.

social advertising on LinkedIn, programmatic networks like Choozle) that. B2B Marketing. processes are fundamentally changing. The first generation of digital natives expects to be able to complete most of their selection process. through their own research, without talking to sales—until late in the journey. They expect content to be relevant, easy to find, and mobile- friendly. Look for.

We’ve connected on LinkedIn and some on Facebook. Tags: Social Media blogs comments conference face to face facebook LinkedIn social networking Twitter I skipped last week’s post since I was at the TDWI conference for business intelligence last week. It was a successful conference on a number of levels. Let me set this up with a little background. The face gives off so many cues.

BI vendors would do well to partner with social media analysis companies and call on the likes of Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to provide this new service as a joint partnership. Tags: BI social media Business Intelligence facebook LinkedIn social media analytics socialytics Twitter Socialytics. wondered who plays in this space today. What are people saying? Are you ready?

Yet, that’s where the power lies, especially when it comes to dynamic content like blog posts. I’m often asked how to get more exposure leveraging social media, so I thought I’d give you the “101” on connecting, specifically your blog with Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. LinkedIn – First create a company page for your business. Let me know and I can help.

What about LinkedIn? Social media is on the tip of most every B2B marketer’s tongue these days. They’re wondering which activities they should be participating in. Should we be blogging and tweeting?” Should we have a Facebook page?” Should we be there too?” These are typical of the types of questions that are heard whenever new techniques are introduced. 55% use Twitter for marketing.

By the way, LinkedIn is great for that type of research. Read a great post by IDC’s Michael Gerard about solution selling. I was fortunate to experience that for the first time several years ago by a very successful vendor rep who has since become a good friend. thought by now, every sales organization practiced solution selling-but I was wrong. It’s been around for a long time.

By the way, LinkedIn is great for that type of research. Read a great post by IDC’s Michael Gerard about solution selling. I was fortunate to experience that for the first time several years ago by a very successful vendor rep who has since become a good friend. thought by now, every sales organization practiced solution selling-but I was wrong. It’s been around for a long time.

social advertising on LinkedIn, programmatic networks like Choozle) that. B2B Marketing. processes are fundamentally changing. The first generation of digital natives expects to be able to complete most of their selection process. through their own research, without talking to sales—until late in the journey. They expect content to be relevant, easy to find, and mobile- friendly. Look for.

Interesting side note is that LinkedIn did an internal study and found the job title with the most growth is “business analyst.”. Last week I wrote about the TDWI Executive Summit vendor panel discussion on the Future of BI. It was a great chance to hear what was on the mind of the business executive audience and hear what vendors have to say. There were no surprises in the topics and really none in the responses. And, for the most part, the vendors did a good job remaining neutral and not turning it into a chance to advertise their own products. To read part one, click HERE.

We’ve connected on LinkedIn and some on Facebook. Tags: Social Media blogs comments conference face to face facebook LinkedIn social networking Twitter I skipped last week’s post since I was at the TDWI conference for business intelligence last week. It was a successful conference on a number of levels. Let me set this up with a little background. The face gives off so many cues.

BI vendors would do well to partner with social media analysis companies and call on the likes of Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to provide this new service as a joint partnership. Tags: BI social media Business Intelligence facebook LinkedIn social media analytics socialytics Twitter Socialytics. wondered who plays in this space today. What are people saying? Are you ready?

Yet, that’s where the power lies, especially when it comes to dynamic content like blog posts. I’m often asked how to get more exposure leveraging social media, so I thought I’d give you the “101” on connecting, specifically your blog with Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. LinkedIn – First create a company page for your business. Let me know and I can help.

LinkedIn has made dramatic changes to its platform over the past 18 months, making what was a rather plain but effective business networking tool into a content-rich, visually dynamic, more interactive professionally-focused social network. Guides to Using LinkedIn for Career or Networking. Boost Your Brand’s Visibility With LinkedIn’s New Profile Features by Sprout Social.

Have you ever wondered about how can you use LinkedIn for better lead generation and business. In this post, I interview Susan Tatum, Partner at The Conversion Company. I met Susan through following her writing on her blog and her work in the LinkedIn community. Brian: What inspired you to do your work with LinkedIn? Why are you running a LinkedIn program? development?

In previous posts, I shared how CMOs at Xerox, Lithium, G2Crowd, Wiley, and XOJet are getting LinkedIn wrong as they simply focused on brand awareness, reach, and filling the funnel. showed how the actions of these CMOs and others are the reasons behind why 8 out of 10 sales and marketing leaders are unable to prove a clear social media ROI on LinkedIn. They want relationships first.

Indisputably the largest business-oriented social network, LinkedIn has emerged as a crucial site for professional networking, B2B marketing, hiring and job seeking. LinkedIn now boasts more than 200 million members across 200 countries, and adds two new members every second; what’s more, 35% of LinkedIn members use the site daily. LinkedIn can help by iMedia Connection.

social advertising on LinkedIn, programmatic networks like Choozle) that. B2B Marketing. processes are fundamentally changing. The first generation of digital natives expects to be able to complete most of their selection process. through their own research, without talking to sales—until late in the journey. They expect content to be relevant, easy to find, and mobile- friendly. Look for.

This webinar featuring LinkedIn expert Kristina Jaramillo gives LinkedIn strategies to increase your revenue and not just your connections. How your LinkedIn marketing and social selling strategy should focus on the entire awareness-to-revenue customer lifecycle. The post Go beyond brand awareness & drive revenue with LinkedIn appeared first on Biznology.

I’ve read from many social media experts (including Jay Baer ) that you should take a scattershot approach to LinkedIn. on his blog, in LinkedIn group discussions, on LinkedIn Pulse and even in his presentations (including the one at Social Fresh), Jay mentioned that shotguns trump rifles in social media. You see, it’s a wrong message to the wrong audience. Like this post?

LinkedIn has gone Tumblr on us and B2B content marketers are drooling. Finally, you can publish directly on LinkedIn, along with people like Bill Gates and Richard Branson. B2B Content Marketing Will Flood LinkedIn. LinkedIn is already a must-have partner for nearly every large B2B marketing program. LinkedIn doesn’t make it easy. How should you approach it?

If you have viewed a LinkedIn profile in the last couple days, chances are you have seen a new box at the top of the page prompting you to endorse the individuals skills. Comparing LinkedIn to Klout The process to give someone +K on Klout is very similar to LinkedIn. +K-ers are public and topics are ranked by the number of +Ks received. Gamified LinkedIn?

After all of the changes LinkedIn has made to groups, it’s no wonder LinkedIn users and social selling experts are questioning the value of LinkedIn groups for sales and marketing programs. It makes you wonder if LinkedIn groups will experience the same fate as Google+ Communities , deserted after members go elsewhere for relevant discussions and cutting-edge content?

According to LinkedIn ‘s report “The Social Bridge to the IT Committee,” B2B buyers seek insights and conversations with vendors on social media. So IT buyers are willing to reveal themselves and engage with B2B sales and marketing leaders on LinkedIn. Even if it is LinkedIn!). 30% to 40% of my webinar registrants are from LinkedIn. . Like this post?

This is certainly the case with LinkedIn, a social media site designed with business in mind. At its core, LinkedIn was created as a place for business professionals to network. LinkedIn users are, on average, better educated with higher paying jobs. Find ways to advertise your business to the LinkedIn crowd. If you own a bar and grill, maybe push your happy hour.

Last summer I wrote about the importance LinkedIn can be for executing B2B SEO link building. And the first place to start is through your LinkedIn profile. While I detailed several key LinkedIn profile elements that help convey trust, the objective of this post is to provide even more examples through exemplary LinkedIn user profiles found online. Why LinkedIn Again?

It is no secret that LinkedIn is a valuable social media platform for B2B marketers. According to a recent report released by Regalix, 91 percent of respondents said that LinkedIn was the most effective channel in terms of helping them reach their target audience. eMarketing Association Network. Inbound Marketers – For Marketing Professionals. Google Analytics. Future trends.

IT Buyers Are Calling for a Change in How You Market & Sell to Them on LinkedIn If you want to reach, connect and engage with more IT buyers, then as a sales and marketing professional, you need to position yourself as an expert who wants to have a real relationship that’s based on up-front […].

In previous posts, I shared how CMOs at Xerox, Lithium, G2Crowd, Wiley and XOJet are getting LinkedIn wrong as they are simply focused on brand awareness, reach and filling the funnel. I showed how the actions of these CMOs and others are the reasons behind why 8 out of 10 sales and marketing leaders are […].

A number of publishers and blogs covered the launch of LinkedIn’s new follow feature for 150 thought leaders or influencers over the last few weeks. However, labeling it the ability to follow thought leaders (as LinkedIn did) misses the real point. Since LinkedIn has also been called the best social media site for B2B marketing, this is a change and you should care about.

In my last post, I started to show how even the most recognized social media and social selling authors, experts, and consultants are getting LinkedIn wrong. The post How even social media & social selling experts are getting LinkedIn wrong – Part 2 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

You look someone up on LinkedIn only to find they are a third degree connection (or not even!) LinkedIn profile access is even more restricted, today you now need a premium account to view third degree connections. Searching in LinkedIn, this is all I was able to see of his profile: 1. Search On Google Don’t start with LinkedIn. Here is what it should look like.

Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn holds enormous potential for helping B2B marketers reach their audiences and improve revenue generation. Announcing the reinvention of productivity and business processes, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, explains : As these experiences get more intelligent and delightful, the LinkedIn and Office 365 engagement will grow. But what about Outlook?

Many social media and social selling experts say “volume” is the key to success on social media platforms like LinkedIn. And, the same thing happens when you do not take a rifle approach and focus on targeted audiences on LinkedIn. LinkedIn study shows that social selling professionals that are taking an account-based marketing and selling approach gains 45% more opportunities.

Twitter may be my favorite social network, but LinkedIn was always the network I valued the most. LinkedIn is where I connected with colleagues, clients and business partners. notifications on Facebook and the firehose of updates on Twitter, LinkedIn was a quiet and peaceful place. LinkedIn gamified the recommendation. But LinkedIn is seeing dollar signs.

But LinkedIn in is a different story. 1. Tis the season, but I beg you not to spread – or smear – political opinions on LinkedIn. Pretty much anywhere else on the web appears to be fair game (especially Twitter), but leave LinkedIn alone. LinkedIn is not Facebook. wonder if the experts might have responded differently if the negative post had been published on LinkedIn.

Those platforms may be the go-to places for celebrities and “sexy” B2C brands—if Denny’s is ever going to be sexy, this is it—but when it comes to B2B marketing, LinkedIn has them beat. According to a new infographic from WebpageFX , 80 percent of B2B social media leads come from LinkedIn. The visitor-to-lead conversion rate on LinkedIn is 2.74 and 6 p.m.,

LinkedIn is not just an optional social network to use when you’re either between jobs or looking for a business upgrade. LinkedIn isn’t simply an SEO placeholder for your brand, your company, or your name. Completely Fill Out Your LinkedIn Profile. Maybe you set up your LinkedIn profile years ago. Download the LinkedIn App. Check Your LinkedIn Inbox.

There is an art to getting followers and engagement on social media platforms like LinkedIn. The social media platform in question is LinkedIn. “I have a LinkedIn question. Last year I started an aggressive LinkedIn campaign. From what you know about LinkedIn, does this ring true? If so, is there a way to circumvent the system? for group member viewing.

LinkedIn has been found to be the most effective social media lead generator for B2B marketers, with 60-80% of those surveyed (depending on the study) stating that they have gotten real leads from the platform. Of course, most people using LinkedIn know that there is a robust job search and posting section, but I don’t think many marketing departments are using it to its fullest potential.

Recent studies show 87% of B2B sales and marketing leaders are using LinkedIn and other social media platforms, but less than 1 in 5 can clearly prove and demonstrate social media ROI. Xerox CMO John Kennedy mentioned that they are using LinkedIn to share content with their followers. Forrester reports that 99% of leads don’t convert, and LinkedIn says 87% of leads don’t convert.

Publishing a post on LinkedIn is easy. According to Content Marketing Institute’s report, “ 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America ,” 94 percent of B2B marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content. Just like regular LinkedIn updates, LinkedIn Sponsored Updates are posts published by your account. Media Social Featured LinkedIn